Louisiana Deputy-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead in Lafayette Parish

By Calcasieu Staff
Published July 11, 2024

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Lafayette Parish, Louisiana – A fatal deputy-involved shooting occurred on July 10, 2024, in the 400 block of Wagon Trail Road near Carencro, Louisiana. The Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division was called to the scene by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office shortly after 8:00 p.m. to investigate the incident.

According to authorities, one individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. No law enforcement officers were harmed during the encounter. The investigation is currently ongoing, with detectives working to process the scene and gather more information.

Louisiana State Police are urging anyone with information, pictures, or videos related to the incident to come forward and share their evidence. Witnesses can report anonymously through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system, available at lsp.org, by clicking on “Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity.” Alternatively, individuals can call the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

As the investigation continues, further details will be released to the public. The Louisiana State Police have not provided any additional information at this time, pending the outcome of their inquiry.